YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR, HERE IN DENVER, NC Yep, it’s coming quickly. What’s coming quickly? The first day of the 2008-2009 school year for Denver, North Carolina and all of Lincoln County. So if you are new, old, or just thinking of relocating to our area and have a school aged child/children this blog is for you! Bookmark it, copy it, and/or save it, this contains everything you need to know about our school system ~ all at your fingertips! Oh, just incase you are wondering, MONDAY, AUGUST 25th is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!   Lincoln County Schools                    PO Box 400 Lincolnton, NC  28093 (704)732-2261     First off you will need to know what school your child or children will be going to. There is a website to find that out; LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS. All you h... 07/29/2008

Homes For Sale on Governor's IslandGovernor's Island - Denver, NCThis pristine gated community shines with elegance as you enter the tree lined gated community. Governor's Island is a rare find on Lake Norman and a true gem on the water!  Click Here to View The Homes For Sale On Governor's Island Or CLICK HERE TO VIEW OVER 20,000 OTHER LISTINGS IN OUR AREA Conctact us today for all of your Lake Norman real estate needs.Heather Lewis Kline at HeatherKline@KW.com or Andrew Kline at  AndrewKline@kw.com Heather Lewis Kline and Andrew KlineKline Lake And City Real Estate TeamKeller Williams Realty - 19721 Bethel Church Road - Cornelius, NC 28031Office: 704-439-5271 http://www.KlineLakeAndCity.comKeller Williams RealtyAn Independent Member Broker Contact us today to schedule your personalized... 07/29/2008

  Denver, NC has a lot to offer our active senior citizens.  The East Lincoln Community Center opens it's gymnasium up at 7:30am, Monday - Friday, for the seniors to walk around.  On Monday's , Wednesday's, and Friday's there is also exercise classes that begin at 8:30 am.  The doors close at 11:30am.  But if you are more of a night-owl you can take dance class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Lincoln County Senior Services offers quilting  and knitting classes.  Quilting begins at 10:30 on Mondays and knitting is offered on Thursdays.  Bingo is offered on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30am. For more information about Lincoln County Senior Services events and activities call 704-736-8410 or East Lincoln Community Center 704-483-8980.   If a little arts and crafts sou... 07/24/2008

Eastwind CovePurchase a lot and bring your builder. Home plans are subject to architectural review. Eastwind Cove is one of the new neighborhoods in the Lake Norman area right off of Webbs Road in Denver, NC.It is a family-oriented neighborhood, which includes a swimming pool, play ground, and of course the lake! Eastwind Cove offers wooded home sites, waterfront, and water view, county water and sewer, curb and gutter, and boat storage. Basement lots are available.Other pertain information: Price Range of houses: $370's to almost $1 Million (for waterfront) Lot Size Range: .45 Acres to over 1 Acre Square Footage Range: 2,800 to 6,000 Home Styles: Traditional, French Provincial Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln      About the author: Teresa Harris is a Lake Norman Residential Real Es... 07/23/2008

My Backyard is Growing Again ~ Chesterbrook Academy is OPEN!   We are growing again here in Denver, NC at Lake Norman. Yes, I understand that you may have a Chesterbrook Academy in your backyard but this is the first for our backyard! In 1985, when I moved to the area there was only one daycare (that was open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM for infants to pre-k) for children in Denver and that was Our Gang Day Care. If you were a full-time working mother working eight hours a day and you didn't get a spot at Our Gang, you would have had to creatively find a place for your child or children. Mind you that this was a time before employers offered daycare for their employees; i.e: Bank of America and Wachovia. But as the years have pasted Ms. Ems was added, then Mini Academy Day Care, and others. ... 07/23/2008

    Stillwater is one of the elite neighborhoods in Denver, NC.  This neighborhood is located on beautiful Lake Norman just off Pine Lake Road.   Stillwater is a small, but active community.  With only 50 home sites, you can choose a lake lot or a wooded oasis.  There is dry boat storage available for those who enjoy boating.  These customized homes range between 2600 - 5700 square feet and sit on large lots that range from .56 - 1.33 acres.  Priced between $475,000 - over $1.2 million, you are sure to find the lake living lifestyle you dream of.    Below you will find Stillwater statistics of active and sold listings   Active - 8 Properties Found   Square Feet Bedrooms Full Baths Half Baths List Price Sale Price Days On Market Min 2600 - 3100 4 3 0 $ 474,999 $ 0 24 Avg 3400 - 4100 4 3 ... 07/23/2008

SailView   SailView is charming and the place to be if you crave social interaction. It is a family-oriented type neighborhood with all the amenities, which include Olympic-sized swimming pool, club house, tennis, play grounds, walking trails, volley ball area, picnic areas with a fireplace for cookouts, and of course the lake! This upscale Crescent community, in the Lake Norman area is located at the end of Webbs Road in Denver, NC. SailView is the first community of its kind on Lake Norman's Denver side. This community has an active homeowner's association, Ladies Club, and seasonal activities for the children. Each summer SailView sponsors a swim team and hosts swim meets at its pool. SailView also offers wooded home sites, waterfront and water view, county water and sewer, curb and ... 07/18/2008

Smithstone is settled on the southwest shoreline of Lake Norman.  It covers over 120 acres of land with something to offer everyone.  Choose from Customized homes, patio homes, or town homes.  There is a swimming pool, resident clubhouse, boat slip and dry boat storage.  This neighborhood has many activities on its social calendar. Children will attend St. James Elementary School, East Lincoln Middle School, and East Lincoln High School.  It also sits across from the Lincoln Charter School which has grades k-12.                          St. James test scores 2006                                               East Lincoln Middle School test scores 2006                                                       East Lincoln High School test scores 2006                               07/17/2008

Cowans Ford Cowans Ford is magnificent. This upscale community, in the Lake Norman area, is located off of Club Road in Denver, NC, in Lincoln County; but the address is Stanley, NC. This luxury waterfront and golf community on Lake Norman was originally just a private country club for some of the elite Duke Power Company employees. Approximately, twenty years ago the country club went through a huge transformation, whereby a new pool and clubhouse was erected across the street to free up the land on the lake to be developed for homes. At the same time other land owned by, Cowans Ford, was being sold off as golf course lots with first priority given to the current members. This began on the street known as St. Andrews. Today there are still a few lots available but most are owned by pri... 07/16/2008

YES! THERE IS A DENVER, NC 28037, SINCE 1877   Prior to getting back into real estate I was a business owner here in Denver, North Carolina. During that time while working with various vendors it was almost daily that I would hear, "There's a Denver, NC? I didn't know that." I would even hear this from other people throughout our state. So this blog is for the ones that never heard of Denver, NC and for people that would like to know more about Denver, NC, so sit back with your cappuccino and enjoy! The easiest way to remember Denver's location is that it is approximately 20-25 miles northwest of Charlotte; the queen city of North Carolina. Denver is also one of the towns that share the area called Lake Norman; Lake Norman is on the Catawba River and it is the largest lake in North Caro... 07/16/2008

Webbs Chapel Cove Webbs Chapel Cove offers privacy and seclusion. This upscale gated community, in the Lake Norman area is located off Webbs Road in Denver, NC. It is a 150 acre luxury custom home waterfront community on Lake Norman. It offers 50 premier wooded home sites, waterfront and water view, county water and sewer, and curb and gutter.  Home plans are subject to architectural review.   Other pertain information: Price Range: $800's to $2.5 Million Lot Size Range: 0.9 to 3.5 Acres Square Footage Range: 3,800 to 7,000 Home Styles: French Provincial, Traditional, Victorian, and Old World Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln                                                Below is Webbs Chapel Cove's current active listings as of 07/01/08.  If you are interested in any more informatio... 07/15/2008

Norman Pointe Norman Pointe is breathtaking. This upscale community, in the Lake Norman area, is located off the popular Webbs Road in Denver, NC. It is a 58 acre luxury custom home waterfront community on Lake Norman. It offers 78 premier wooded home sites, waterfront and water view, county water and sewer, curb and gutter, and secured boat storage. Home plans are subject to architectural review.   Other pertain information: Price Range: $600's to $2.5 Million Lot Size Range: 0.5 to 0.8 Acres Square Footage Range: 3,000 to 8,500 Home Styles: French Provincial, Traditional, and Old World Schools: Rock Springs/North Lincoln Below is Norman Pointe's current active listings and sold listing from 01/01/08 thru 07/01/08.  If you are interested in any more information about Norman Pointe plea... 07/15/2008

Denver is growing so fast it is hard to keep up.  The Denver residents are anxiously awaiting a few new restaurants to open soon.  Neat is a martini and tapas bar.  Tapas are appetizers that are eaten as a meal.  It is a great way to socialize with friends as everyone samples the wide range of dishes.  "What started out as a light bite to accompany a glass of wine in Andalusia spread throughout Spain, and latterly to fashionable bars worldwide." Neat is located at the West Pointe Shoppes on Highway 16 in Denver, NC.             Another new opening in West Pointe Shoppes is ,Steak Norman, a full service custom butcher shop and deli.  They will serve speciality meats with names like Boarhead.                    Midtown Sundries, a local chain, has made it's way out to Denver.  Midtown Sun... 07/14/2008

Maple Leaf is a luxury home community in Denver that is going through a liquidation sale.  It is in the phase III process.  Here's your chance to buy a nice home in a sought after neighborhood for a good price.  Maple Leaf is a wooded community with creeks and waterfalls.   Each home sits on a .5 - 3+ acre lot.  There are 60 lots remaining.  Each lot offers county water, private septic system, low taxes and HOA dues, and no sewer fees.  All the homes are either ranch or 2-story with a masonry front.  These custom built homes have crown moldings, double-hung e windows, vaulted and tray ceilings, fully tiled baths and utility rooms, hardwood flooring throughout the main floor, granite countertops in the kitchen, stone fireplaces, and large decks.  These homes range from $350,000 - $700,00... 07/14/2008

FEATURED LISTINGS Harbor Oaks is a beautiful Gated Community located on the fast growing south end of Lake Norman in Denver.  This is one the most breathtaking pieces of land around all of Lake Norman. Large wooded home sites are available and range in price from $69,000 to $549,000. A handful of prime waterfront lots are available. This is a "Bring Your Own Builder" community but some builders have already purchased lots and will begin building Speculative homes for purchase. If you are interested in purchasing a lot or building at Harbor Oaks contact: Lake Norman Luxury Home Specialist Craig R. LePage at 704-618-2412 Community: Harbor Oaks Price Range: Homes: $500's to $1.5 MillionHome Sites: $69k to $549K Location: Denver / Lake Norman / Northwest of Charlotte County: Lincoln Commun... 07/14/2008

There's a community that is close to the Hwy73/16 intersection that has all of Denver talking.  (The mailing address is actually Stanley, NC)  The neighborhood is called Tree Tops at Cowans Ford.  It borders the western side of Cowans Ford.  Owners who live in Tree Tops will have the option to buy into the Cowans Ford golf, and/or social package where they can use the Cowans Ford ammenities.  The wooded lots are about 1/3 acre.  Some of the best luxury home builders have chosen to leave their mark in this beautiful community, such as Southern Cottage, Vintage Homes, and U Build It to name a few.  The price range is from $400k-$700k and the homes range between 3000 sq. feet - 4500 sq feet.  Driving through the neighborhood you will notice a French Provincial, Tudor, or Traditional influ... 07/14/2008

  Denver is getting a YMCA ~ Sally's Y Denver is in the process of getting a YMCA! It is something that I have heard since they finished the Lincolnton YMCA several years ago; even with the rapid growth in the Denver area there wasn't an urgency until David and Jo Clark got involved. On April 4, 2004, their only daughter Sally McKenzie Clark and her cousin Anna Grace Jordan were tragically killed in a car accident by a drunk driver. Both girls were only 19 at the time, with a lifetime of plans and dreams ahead of them.   After Sally's death, her family and friends decided to create a lasting memorial in her honor. They wanted to not only remember her life, but they also wanted to celebrate what she loved. With Sally's love of God and passion for sports and the outdoors Sally's parents ... 07/08/2008

                                                                            When I first moved out to Denver, NC there was hardly more than a grocery store.  However, it has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past several years.  People are catching on to this side of Lake Norman.  With all the growth, comes a lot of mom- and -pop stores that offer a sense of uniqueness.  One of my favorite stores is located at the corner of Hwy 74 and Hwy 16.  It is called Honeysuckle.  It is here that you can find unusual gifts and furniture that has a French country flair.  Deborah Maynor, the owner,  tries to offer the best products from baby clothes, candles, lotion, and handmade paper to ecletic furniture and signs.  If you live in Denver, or just passing through, you will not regret stoppi... 07/03/2008

 Denver, North Carolina, may be growing by leaps and bounds, but it still offers that small town charm.  You can begin the morning with a pancake breakfast at Webbs Chapel Church.  After you stuff your belly, (pancakes are my weakness) you can head over to the Fairfield Forest Parade in Westport.  This isn't going to be anything like the Boston Harborfest Parade, but it will be fun for the whole family to watch the decorated wagons and patriotic costumes traveling from Fairfield United Methodist Church to Peter-by-the-Lake Episcopal Church. Lake Norman will be lit up with fireworks this Friday night, July 4th.  The best spot is the lake.  If you or someone you know has a boat, you will see the skies light up and the waters reflect spectacular views of fireworks from every corner of the ... 07/02/2008

Prior to getting married my husband and I discussed where we were going to make our home; the year was 1984. We came to the conclusion that Denver (Lake Norman) would be the best area to begin. We began here and have stayed here and can't think of anywhere else we would like to be. In the beginning though, I was really concerned that I wouldn't be able to adapt. Prior to this I lived in the "BIG" city Charlotte and loved it. Loved the closeness to everything from SouthPark to Harris Teeter, from movies to bowling alleys, from Carowinds to the coliseum and let's not forget Douglas International Airport. Everything at your fingertips!! And did I mention that I worked in Uptown Charlotte? Denver in 1984 was so different than it is today. Denver only had three neighborhoods: Westport, Count... 07/01/2008